Joan Ziegltrum
Joan Ziegltrum

Obituary of Joan Ziegltrum

Joan Ziegltrum passed away October 8, 2017 in Olympia, WA. She graduated from Tolman High School in Pawtucket, RI, received a BS from the University of Rhode Island, and earned a Doctorate (suma cum laude) from Oregon State University. She married Dr. Georg J. Ziegltrum on April 3, 1987 in Gottingen, Germany. Professionally, she worked as a forest ecologist for the USDA Forest Service. She loved science (botany, forestry), slugs and snails, hiking, boating, and quilting. She always put everyone else first. Joan is survived by her son, Michael G. Ziegltrum; daughter, Dr. Anne M. Ziegltrum; sister, Karen Krzak Ouhrabka; and sister-in-law, Patricia Krzak. She was predeceased by her son, James Georg Ziegltrum; brother, Robert Krzak; parents, Stanley and Ella Krazak; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pietro and Palagi. Please leave memories of Joan or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.
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Service Information:

Sunday, October 15, 2017, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. at Harbor House, Percival Landing, Olympia, Washington
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